Groin, thigh, and knee pain are common complaints in athletes. Muscle strains, hip joint injuries, and overuse are the usual causes — but a less well-known and important one is femoral nerve entrapment. This happens when the femoral nerve is compressed or irritated along its course, causing weakness, altered sensation, and persistent thigh pain. [...]
Inner thigh pain is a common presentation in active individuals. This region contains the inner thigh muscles, tendons, and bone structures that play a critical role in running, kicking, and changing direction. Also, some cases of inner thigh pain can be caused by problems higher in the pelvis or beyond. So, what are the [...]
Iliac artery endofibrosis (IAE) is a rare but significant condition affecting endurance cyclists and runners. This vascular disorder — associated with repetitive strain and high-intensity exercise — can compromise blood flow to the legs, causing pain and reduced performance. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment is essential for athletes wanting to maintain performance and [...]
Unexplained muscle pain, cramping, and tiredness in active people can stem from many conditions that affect energy production — anaemia, diabetes, or hormone abnormalities, among them. One rare muscle condition that affects physical performance is McArdle's disease. So what is McArdle's disease, how do we diagnose it, and how is it managed? McArdle's disease [...]
Quadriceps muscle tears occur frequently among runners and other athletes. They cause thigh pain and reduced function, often stopping people from enjoying sport. So what is a quadriceps tear, and how do we manage it? A quadriceps tear is a strain of the thigh muscle, distinct from quadriceps tendonitis (overuse of the tendon) and [...]
Burning pain in the thigh is common in active people. Burning pain usually comes from the nervous system — neurogenic pain. What causes nerve pain in the thigh, and how do we diagnose and treat burning thigh nerve pain? This is the hub for thigh nerve pain; for nerves causing groin and pelvic pain, [...]
A common injury in endurance runners and military recruits is bone stress. This injury occurs when overload from excessive activity, such as running, exceeds the bone's ability to recover. A stress fracture can occur on the neck or shaft of the long bone of the leg, called the femur. This blog will discuss the [...]
